Rice Red Lentil Salad

Indian Inspired Lentil Recipe, With Crunchy Peanuts & Sunflower Seeds

Tired of the same old, same old salads? Try this colorful Indian inspired red lentils and brown rice salad recipe. The peanuts, sunflower seeds and lentils add protein and crunch to this tasty salad. Use soy yogurt in the dressing to make it vegan.

Rice Red Lentil Salad Recipe contributed by Geraldine Hartman, author of 'Not Just For Vegetarians, Delicious Homestyle Cooking The Meatless Way' along with a recipe for Easy Vegetable Curry.

Salad Dressing Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients OR whiz in the blender.

Adjust seasonings to taste. Dressing should be tart, go easy on the brown sugar.

Recipe Tips:

Try different nuts if peanuts aren't your thing - roasted cashews or blanched almonds are good. Lightly toasting the sunflower seeds and coconut is a nice touch with this salad. I thought the diced apple had better eye appeal.

I used white basmati rice as I was out of brown. Chewier brown rice would definitely have been better. Cook the rice and lentils well ahead so they'll be cool. This salad can be a light meal in a bowl for 4 people, and ideal in a packed lunch.